State guide · 17 upcoming events
Festivals, markets, and rallies worth putting on the calendar.
Find food truck events in California — a curated starting point for diners planning their next outing and truck owners looking for events to work. Every listing links to its source so you can confirm schedules before you go.
Stockton
ListedNov 11 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center Lawn
3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211
Campus cultural night market with vendors, student organizations and local food trucks. Admission is free for Pacific students with a valid ID; admission terms for the general public are unconfirmed.
Downey
ListedNov 12 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Downtown Downey Night Market
11002 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90241
Twice-monthly night market on Downey Avenue with 80-plus vendors and 20-plus food truck and food vendors, live DJ and kid activities; 2nd Thursday edition.
San Francisco
ListedNov 13 · 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco's official Diwali celebration: a free night market with Bhangra performances, dance lessons, DJs, food vendors, and family activities.
San Leandro
ListedNov 13 · 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Downtown San Leandro
1446 Washington Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
Final market in Downtown San Leandro's 2026 Second Friday series: food trucks, local vendors, live music, neon activations, beer garden. 4-9 PM. Free family event.
Walnut Creek
ListedNov 15 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Shadelands SportsMall
2640 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Free family festival with food trucks, ice cream, craft beer, DJ music, giveaways and free sports activities, with the SportsMall open throughout. Free admission.
Murrieta
ListedNov 17 · 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
Wanderlust Holiday Market & Food Truck Fest at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort: festive holiday shopping with food trucks and local small businesses on Tuesday evenings. Also Tue Nov 24. Free entry and free parking per the series.
Cathedral City
ListedNov 20 · 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
12th annual hot air balloon festival; Food Truck Fiesta Friday 5-8pm at the Community Amphitheater plus balloon glows, morning launches and a drone light show.
Long Beach
ListedNov 20 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Admiral Kidd Park
2125 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
City night-market series finale at Admiral Kidd Park with local food vendors, live performances and an artisan market with local makers.
San Diego
ListedNov 21 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
NTC Park at Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
17th annual free pet celebration and adopt-a-thon with rescue organizations, pet products, vet tips, music, and food. Free admission.
San Fernando
ListedNov 21 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
San Fernando City Hall
117 N MacNeil St, San Fernando, CA 91340
Monthly night market in front of San Fernando City Hall: ~60 vendors, food, family activities, live entertainment. Free entry and free parking.
Pomona
ListedNov 21 · 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Metro North Pomona
2695 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Rock en Espanol edition of the monthly North Pomona Night Market: food trucks and food booths, shopping, crafts, live music, photo ops and a beer garden. Free.
Montebello
ListedNov 21 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
BLVD MRKT
520 Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
BLVD MRKT night market in downtown Montebello: 60+ vendors, food hall and brewery, food trucks and dessert trucks, entertainment.
San Francisco
ListedNov 24 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Noe Valley Town Square
24th St & Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA
Free monthly night market at Noe Valley Town Square with live music, local retail and food vendors and family-friendly fun.
San Diego
ListedNov 28 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
NTC Park at Liberty Station
2705 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Holiday market with 175+ local makers, food trucks, live music, seasonal activities, and kids' fun at Liberty Station.
Oxnard
ListedDec 3 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Plaza Park
500 S C St, Oxnard, CA 93030
The 805's longest-running monthly food festival in Plaza Park: gourmet food trucks, pop-up marketplace, and live music.
Calistoga
ListedDec 4 · 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Brannan Center
1407 Third St, Calistoga, CA 94515
Calistoga holiday kickoff at the Brannan Center: local food trucks, gingerbread house making and festive tree lighting, ahead of Saturday's Lighted Tractor Parade.
San Francisco
ListedDec 5 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
San Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
11th annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park: 100+ local makers, food artisans and food trucks, live music, beer and wine tasting. Free admission.
Event details can change after publication. Every listing links to its source — open it to confirm the current schedule, truck lineup, parking, tickets, and weather policy for California. Truck owners: watch this page for vendor calls and new events to work.
An organizer or official city source names food trucks.
A reputable event listing names food trucks.
A secondary or vendor page needs a quick confirmation.